Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

$65,140
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+4% projected 2024–2034
Master's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Educational and vocational counselors work directly with students and adults to help them navigate academic choices, career decisions, and personal challenges that affect their success. They meet one-on-one with individuals to discuss goals, assess interests and abilities, and develop action plans for academic achievement or career transitions. In schools, they might help a student select courses, resolve conflicts with peers, or prepare college applications. Career counselors often administer aptitude tests, research job market trends, and connect clients with training programs or employment opportunities. They also lead group workshops on topics like study skills, job search strategies, or stress management.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Student Counseling and Personnel Services(masters)Harvard University, MA
$91,204
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Walden University, MN
$90,544
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Capella University, MN
$86,919
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(grad-cert)Fresno Pacific University, CA
$80,400
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(masters)Fresno Pacific University, CA
$80,307
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)University of Georgia, GA
$79,481
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Harvard University, MA
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Indiana State University, IN
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Indiana University-Bloomington, IN
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Carson-Newman University, TN
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Florida Atlantic University, FL
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Governors State University, IL
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)East Texas A&M University, TX
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Brigham Young University, UT
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Fordham University, NY
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Hampton University, VA
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Boise State University, ID
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)George Washington University, DC
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Duquesne University, PA
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Boston University, MA
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Auburn University, AL
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)American International College, MA
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Arizona State University Campus Immersion, AZ
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Georgia State University, GA
$77,288
Student Counseling and Personnel Services(doctoral)Idaho State University, ID
$77,288

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